Everything needed to manage toxic fescue comes in a new edition of an old booklet, says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension specialist. First copies of “Fescue Toxicosis and Management,” ...

August is the time to prepare for fescue lawn renovation in September. September is the best time to fertilize and reseed fescue or cool-season lawns in Rowan County; however certain preparations now ...

A friend of mine asked me what to do to his lawn in this crazy summer heat. His lawn, as well as mine, looks like a typical summer fescue lawn — large areas that are straw brown. Fescue is a ...

The grass could always be greener — or less weedy or patchy, depending. Read on for the top 10 grass problems, as identified by a longtime lawn care pro.

Perennial grassy weeds are considered to be the most difficult weed problems to deal with in lawns. Control options are limited because the weed species are very similar to the lawn species. In fact, ...

Brown patch fungus loves Southern summers, so mow at the right height, water early, and avoid heavy nitrogen to keep grass healthy and resilient. Use resistant turf like Kentucky-31 tall fescue, ...

While the best time of year to reseed fescue lawns is in the fall, the second-best time is now. So, if your best intentions to get that seed down last fall went unfulfilled, it’s time to get after it.

Q: We are having a hard time with our fescue lawn. We use 12-4-8 fertilizer four times a year but no preemergent or postemergent weed control. We aim for 1 inch of water per week, watering about one ...

Mondo grass even comes in unusual colors, such as this one that is so dark green it appears to be black. Most are much greener. Proven Winners One of my readers tells me he is ready to give up trying ...